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Job Description: WHO We Are: Self-Help started in 1980 with a focus on economic inequality especially in communities that have faced systemic barriers to building wealth. At the core of what Self-Help does is a drive to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity. In other words, we’re committed to economic justice! Economic Justice means that all communities have the basic infrastructure they need to thrive, from high-quality schools to grocery stores selling fresh food resources that support opportunity at a neighborhood level regardless of demographics, income, or wealth. Since our founding, we’ve constantly sought new ways to pursue greater economic justice: from providing fair and affordable loans to working with partners to demand that lawmakers change unjust policies. We are seeking an Application Developer to join our Durham, NC team! WHAT You ll DO : Under limited supervision, the Application Developer II will collaborate with appropriate team leaders and other end users to define, design, implement, and successful ly deliver high quality, custom applications to organizational teams, including a variety of assigned internal software systems. The Application s Developer II is responsible for providing a high level of quality assurance, testing, project lifecycle and deployment management, and basic system and database administration . Participate in and/or l ead the development, enhancement, and support of assigned in house software applications, data pipelines, and /or enhancements to existing third party applications systems including: Manage project lifecycle, deployment, and release for product launches. Design and implement applications for assigned business workflow s . A rchitect new and redesign /modernize existing applications. Build and implement data pipelines and manage databases to support business application s. Assignments might include support for some of the more complex and/or challenging processes. Will provide mentoring for less experienced applications staff members as well as participate in staff member development. Perform other duties as may be deemed necessary. WHAT You’ll N EED : Bachelor’s degree in computer - related field such as computer science or software engineering , or equivalent related experience. Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in developing and maintaining production business application s. Experience with the following technologies: 3-Tier application architecture and development ETL process design and management Required : React C# and/or VB.NET T-SQL/MSSQL and/or MySQL Git Dapper Preferred: WinForms Python CentOS GitLab DevOps CI/CD, deployments and shell scripting Strong commitment to our mission – creating economic opportunity for traditionally underserved communities. Preference for working in organizations that place priority on teamwork and collaboration. Willingness and ability to learn applicable business practices, processes, and working concepts. Excellent problem-solving skills including the ability to handle more complex project assignments independently and with minimal supervision. Ability to build and maintain productive relationships throughout the organization and to be viewed as credible business partner to assigned work teams. Exposure to applicable financial/lending applications and/or software is preferred. Ability and willingness to demonstrate Self-Help’s Core Values: o Mission Before Self o Service with Excellence o Embracing & Promoting Change o Results Not Credit o Diversity as a Strength o Financial Sustainability for Mission Impact If you are interested in who we are and what we do; have a strong desire to work in an organization that places a high priority on teamwork and collaboration; and are interested in working to help create economic opportunity for all – THIS is the place for you! Click the “apply now” button to apply! Compensation Range: $82,800-$124,200 Competitive nonprofit compensation, based on experience, plus a generous benefits package. Compensation ranges for each position are based on local market rates and will be determined by geography, role, and experience . Self-Help is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Close vision is required. • Employee is regularly required to: sit; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. • Employee is frequently required to type and use a keyboard. • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 to 40 pounds. Self-Help is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Company Disclaimer: Self-Help is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, class or family status.

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The Application s Developer II is responsible for providing a high level of quality assurance, testing, project lifecycle and deployment management, and basic system and database administration .
Participate in and/or l ead the development, enhancement, and support of assigned in house software applications, data pipelines, and /or enhancements to existing third party applications systems including:
Manage project lifecycle, deployment, and release for product launches.
Design and implement applications for assigned business workflow s .
A rchitect new and redesign /modernize existing applications.
Build and implement data pipelines and manage databases to support business application s.
Assignments might include support for some of the more complex and/or challenging processes.
Will provide mentoring for less experienced applications staff members as well as participate in staff member development.
Perform other duties as may be deemed necessary.
Bachelor’s degree in computer - related field such as computer science or software engineering , or equivalent related experience.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in developing and maintaining production business application s.
3-Tier application architecture and development

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GitLab DevOps CI/CD, deployments and shell scripting
Strong commitment to our mission – creating economic opportunity for traditionally underserved communities.
Preference for working in organizations that place priority on teamwork and collaboration.
Willingness and ability to learn applicable business practices, processes, and working concepts.
Excellent problem-solving skills including the ability to handle more complex project assignments independently and with minimal supervision.
Ability to build and maintain productive relationships throughout the organization and to be viewed as credible business partner to assigned work teams.
Exposure to applicable financial/lending applications and/or software is preferred.
Ability and willingness to demonstrate Self-Help’s Core Values:
o Mission Before Self
o Service with Excellence
o Embracing & Promoting Change
o Results Not Credit

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